This section lists the tropical bamboo species we have in production. They
are all tropical, or sub-tropical, clumping bamboos and are generally not
cold-hardy like the temperate, running bamboos. Some, the sub-tropicals, can
tolerate freezing temperatures for short periods. Check the minimum
temperatures listed on each species description as a guideline for which
species can grow unprotected in your area.
Thin, cream-colored stripes on the culms. One of the smaller-growing Gigantochloas. The fully grown culm often bends down to the ground, especially after rain. Large branches at base. smaller near tip. Will grow to 25' with 1" diameter culms in Florida. Minimum temp. 30 degrees F. MIn USDA zone: 9b. Click to find your zone.
This Java native has large leaves and thick-walled culms which are densely hairy when young. Clump growth is fairly open, with culms erect or arching above.
Will grow to 65' tall with 4" diameter culms. Minimum temp 27 degrees F - USDA Zone 9b
This has been the most popular tropical black bamboo during the past decade. Although the newer B. lako has become our top selling bamboo, there's still plenty of demand for this beauty. It is a tight clumper at the base but opens up as the culms arch outward, like a fountain. A perfect focal point for any garden.
Up to 40' with 3" culms. Min. temp 28°F. Min USDA zone: 9b. Click to find your zone.
Culms erect, straight and easily worked. Edible shoots. A large-growing, timber bamboo.
50' with 4" culms in Florida. Min. temp 28°F. Min USDA zone: 9b. Click to find your zone.
An Indonesian import which, like many of the Widjaja-identified bamboos, was originally taxonomically numbered (G-17). We've been told it's local (Indonesian) name is panjang. Dr. Widjaja has now identified it as G.hasskarliana. It is a new introduction that is performing beautifully in South Florida. The growth form is a tight clump with typical Gigantochloa pendulous culm tips. The culm sheaths are fairly persistant and add a nice intermittent contrast on the culms. The leaves are medium-sized for the genus. So far, it looks like a great garden ornamental and looks like it will mature at around 30' tall, maximum. Min USDA zone: 9b. Click to find your zone. ***Only one 3 gallon specimen available at this time***
Straight culms that arch outward in typical Gigantochloa form with large leaves. New culms are striated beautifully cream/pink, then the striations fade to white. The culm sheaths also start as bright pink, then fade before they drop off. This color transition is a beautiful bonus to enjoy on every new shoot. Originally collected in Sumatra by Austrailian Len Muller.
A new introduction to our nursery (and the continental U.S.).
This species is developing into a relatively small bamboo and looks to mature at less than 25'. Min USDA zone: 9b. Click to find your zone.
Similar to G.kuring Rachel Carson but a bit more vigorous and larger overall. This version was also the first of the two in Florida. Lavender stripes on the new culms. When mature, the stripes fade and some of the culms can turn a burnt orange color. Erect and symetrical. Can make a wonderful landscape statement.
30' with 1.5" culms in Florida. Min. temp 28°F. Min USDA zone: 9b. Click to find your zone.
Young culms densely covered with brown or white tomenta, turning whitish gray when full grown. Edible shoots.
About 40' tall with 3" dia. culms. Minimum temp. 29 degrees F. Min USDA zone: 9a. Click to find your zone.
One of the smaller species on Gigantochloa. Variegated leaves and a fountain shaped form make it a nice focal point in smaller gardens. Will grow to about 12' tall with 1/2" diameter culms in Florida. Min USDA zone: 9b. Click to find your zone.
This Indonesian ornamental was originally numbered G-4761. It is a medium-sized ornamental with an interesting striping pattern on the culm sheaths. Sometimes called Tiger Stripe Bamboo. The culms are green with cream-colored vertical pinstripes. Leaves are fairly narrow for a Gigantochloa. Should grow to 30' tall. Min USDA zone: 9b. Click to find your zone.
Formerly G.verticillata.
This is a must-have for collectors of large bamboos. Breathtaking variegation on massive culms and sheaths. It is a tight clumper
and is generally branchless at the base. Will grow to at least
60' tall with 5" diameter culms in Florida. Min. temp 28°F. Min USDA zone: 9b. Click to find your zone.
Culms highly variegated with cream colored stripes. This smaller variety of G.pseudoarundinacia was erroneously referred to as G.maxima in Florida (no logical explanation - Maxima is a synonym for the LARGE variety). Correctly identitified by Dr. Elizabeth Widjaja in 2003.
This variety grows to 45' tall. Minimum temperature 28 degrees F. Min USDA zone: 9b. Click to find your zone.
Feature photo in the book Bamboo World. Beautiful tight habit with persistant culm sheaths. Brought to the continental U.S. in October 2002. Maximum height is yet to be determined but 30' is my guess so far. Min temp also unknown - shouldn't be able to handle more than a few degrees F below freezing. Min USDA zone: 9b. Click to find your zone.
Translated, Hitam Hijau means black green. Very dark green culms with occasional white stripes and dramatically arching tops. Edible shoots favorite of the hill tribes of Thailand. Great for furniture and as a weeping ornamental.
This is a vary rare species in the U.S. Min USDA zone: 9b. Click to find your zone. ***Only one 3 gallon plant ready for sale at this time***
